Conservatives have pushed for people who made social media posts celebrating the killing of Republican activist Charlie Kirk to be fired from their jobs, sparking debate about whether they are now embracing the "cancel culture" they once rebuked.

Why It Matters

Kirk, 31, was fatally shot during a speech at Utah Valley University on September 10 during his "American Comeback Tour." A suspect, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, is in custody. Kirk was a vocal supporter of President Donald Trump and played a key role in organizing young Republican voters . Many of his supporters responded to his death with messages of grief, but his critics were either indifferent or celebratory.

Conservatives have urged that businesses fire individuals who made celebratory posts over his death, fueling que

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